VANESSA FLORES
Registered Nurse
Del Rio,United States
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, home health care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
12.2014 - Current
- Administered effective nursing care to chronically ill, injured, and pediatric disabled patients
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with plan of care
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Helped patients complete all activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing , and eating
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Administered peg tube feedings, tracheostomy care and cared for ventilated patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse
Maverick Home Health
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College
Del Rio, TX 08.2020 - 05.2022
Vocational Nursing Certificate: Nursing -
Southwest Texas Junior College
Del Rio, Tx 08.2011 - 05.2012
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Southwest Texas Junior College
Del Rio, TX 01.2009 - 05.2011
Skills
Activities of Daily Living ADLsMedication AdministrationSpecimen CollectionWound DressingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementHIPAA ComplianceResponsible and DependableIntravenous Medications
Patient and family advocacy
Preventive health
Personal care needs
Physical assessments
Patient Management
Tracheostomy Care
Home care
Patient Assessments
Family advocacy
Awards
Voted as "Del Rio's Best Nurse" in the Del Rio News Herald in 2018
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Maverick Home Health
06.2022 - 10.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College
08.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
12.2014 - Current
Vocational Nursing Certificate: Nursing -
Southwest Texas Junior College
08.2011 - 05.2012
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Southwest Texas Junior College
01.2009 - 05.2011